Kjell's Comfort Food

Good morning,

This was a great dinner on a cold day.  

Kjell made sour kraut and sausage.  I made some potatoes and we had a warm, yummy dinner.

After all the turkey last week, it was fun to have something easy to make and yummy to eat.

What's your favorite comfort food?

All the best,

Lois

Snow Sky

 Good morning,

I snapped this picture on our way to an appointment yesterday at about 10:15 AM.  

That is a classic "snow sky" and it did not disappoint!  Fortunately, there wasn't much accumulation today.

Stay warm!

All the best,

Lois

Lily's Ice Collection

 Good morning,

We had quite a bit of rain, then freezing temperatures and snow recently.  The pup's wading pool collected rain water and falling leaves.  We have left it out because the pups like to drink the rain water.

So when the water in the pool started to freeze, Lily stepped into it and the ice broke.  Oh, something new to collect.  She began dragging pieces out of the pool (see lower part of the picture) and...

 collecting them on her deck chair on the patio.  Her current collection includes a kitchen towel, a deer antler, a treasured stick, and ice with leaves frozen inside.  :)

As long as she doesn't try to bring any of this in the house, I'm happy.

She's so cute.

:),

Lois

Cyber Monday

 Good morning,

We like to shop on line.  The snow on the car says it all.  That was just the beginning of the snow.

And, today is cyber Monday!  If you care to take a look at our shop, Evensens Productions, here's a coupon code to use at checkout for 10% off orders over $50:  1224TY10   It applies to the entire shop.  ;)

Stay warm!  It's not even winter yet!

All the best,

Lois

Chef Catherine's Dinner

 Good morning,

I've downloaded the images of Catherine's dinner preparation and the great meal she prepared.

Above the turkey is ready for the grill.

She used charcoal and wood...

...then placed the entire pan on the grill. 

The outside may look dark, but this was the most tender, delicious turkey I think we have ever had.

There were only four of us at dinner so we sliced part of the turkey.

This is Catherine's corn casserole

and, my green bean casserole.

Catherine's stuffing

and mashed potatoes.

Of course, we had to have sweet potatoes, too.

My cranberry sauce, served in the bowl my Mom always used.

And, finally, of course, we had to have home made gravy ala Catherine.

Thank you, Catherine!  It was delicious!

Love you,

Mom

Chef Catherine

 Good morning,

This is Chef Catherine, aka our daughter Catherine, who prepared a fantastic Thanksgiving meal.

More image to come.  Right now I have to go lie down....

:),

Lois

Home Made Cranberry Sauce

 Good morning,

I just love the aromas of holiday cooking.  

There is no such thing as canned cranberry sauce in this house.  In the image are two pounds of cranberries as they are just coming to a boil in a cup of water.  I let them simmer until they break open, then add a cup of sugar and a splash of lemon juice.  I turn off the heat so the sugar doesn't burn and stir until it is dissolved.  

As soon as it's cool enough, I pour into smaller containers and refrigerate.  I use several smaller containers so I can pull out just a few servings at a time.  

Home made cranberry sauce is so easy and so delicious!

I hope you're enjoying your holiday weekend.  

Oh, yes, it's Black Friday!  Stop by our Etsy shop, Evensens Productions, for truly unique gifts. For 10% off on orders of $50 or more, use code 1224TY10 at checkout. 

All the very best,

Lois